Greta Van Fleet (Live at The Cleveland Sessions interview)

Members of the Michigan rock band Greta Van Fleet talk about their music with oWOW DJ's Ravenna Miceli and Steve Pappas as part “The Cleveland Sessions” an ongoing concert video series brought to you by cleveland.com in partnership with Music Box Supper Club and oWOW internet radio.

[@mikaylam7677]

Crazy how similar and different twins can be

[@markbrock1228]

they are not twins! They're monozygotic.

[@tamarodrig__]

@@markbrock1228 yes they are twins 😂

[@markbrock1228]

@@tamarodrig__ I know. I was joking around. I thought it was rather obvious by their looks and age.

[@1991jdclark]

Yep Josh and Jake are twins.

[@MNRQuick]

Im trying to figure out if they are identical or fraternal twins. Is it just that they style their hair so different that you cant tell they are identical or are they fraternal and both just happen to be hot?

[@lpzluckygurl14]

I wish josh would wear his hair like this with the shaved sides he look good like this

[@magdalenadelgadillo9853]

Katie McDaniel i agree

[@parthiancapitalist2733]

I actually disagree but to each their own

[@kaylynnhuddleston5533]

Jake do not cut your hair lol

[@oldschool6558]

I know. I like this look too. Or, he needs to let his hair grow longer, like his bros.

[@lizachen5970]

TOTALLY AGREE!!! But the Music is the important thang!

[@jengildz9104]

I could listen to josh read a thousand page manual lol about anything really

[@vixen5361]

that's because he is handsome

[@jenniferwellman5153]

Or the phone book!

[@christopherscustoms3722]

Literally born to rock. Together. Band is a miracle.

[@I_scooter_fast]

Couldn't agree more. God bless them and thank u to their parents for raising em right on blues

[@masterpiecelacquers2766]

How is emulating 1 band make them a miracle?

[@myrabritt9927]

Jake is fine as a glass of wine...

[@loriholman6125]

But liquor is quicker...💞💖💞

[@katylowman4758]

Lori Holman ?

[@sarahschmidt4217]

They both are

[@tonieargle2614]

Yup yup yup

[@kati1017]

I love Josh.

[@serendipity9987]

I'm 56 going on 19. These guys bring me back to the 70's. What a breath of fresh air.

[@DarhaLB]

Hell to the yes lol we’re back in Rockin man. 55 here still going to concerts. Hope you are too

[@danlovett3697]

I'm right there with you brother ,,,!! My 17(now 18) year old son actually introduced me to these guys . I'm 56 also ,,,and yeah , these guys definitely bring back the "good ole' days" feelings ,, Wish them all good things and much success. They seem to be level headed guys and come from "good stock" . Their folks did a good job ... 👏

[@tracyjohnson5023]

Hats off to the parents for raising such articulate nice kids and playing all that old vinyl during their formative years!

[@bradonstudebaker391]

In my opinion, I don’t think their music is an exact rip off of Zeppelin. If their music was instrumental, it’d just be sick, bluesy, catchy, and riffy rock music with a real vintage flair. The singer can’t help that he is a deadringer to Zeppelin; however, I think it’s incredible. Awesome band.

[@dachshund_gaming]

Bluesy, catchy, riff oriented music. Kinda like Led Zeppelin.

[@TheAgentAssassin]

Nah , pretty much an exact rip-off of Zeppelin But I still like em. The way they put songs together is Zeppelin all the fucking way. You'd have to be a non musician to think anything otherwise.

[@SkippyHatesMe]

I love GVF but there is ZERO doubt that their first track is a rip off of Zeppelin I. There isn't an actual Zeppelin fan alive that doesn't hear it.

[@nhannyheil6934]

I think the same way it's similar but it's not exactly to be compared to Led Zeppelin

[@masterpiecelacquers2766]

The band has footage out of them dressed like Led Zeppelin doing whole shows of their songs in highschool. Sounding like Led Zeppelin in tone but not quality isn't a coincidence.

[@karengill7599]

This band is getting the recognition they deserve.

[@masterpiecelacquers2766]

And the derision

[@barefoot_grasshooper8292]

God knew we needed another Robert plant and Jimmy Paige.

[@Lucknow472]

barefoot _grasshOOper no gvf is the band of itself

[@lexiitarot]

Geddy

[@discolizarrdd]

Now i wanna see his short films lol

[@amye5561]

theyre on youtube!

[@sarahwalker4017]

Look up Joshua M. Kiszka on KZbin, they’re on his channel ❤️ Also, look up The Open Flame. Jake and their sister act in it and Josh produced it.

[@chelleatjbmoe5915]

Josh is the great philosopher he loves theatrics. I'd be proud to have raised such talented kids

[@RandyColby]

Okay, this is the first interview I've watched where Josh let Jake speak so freely without trying so much to steal the glory. I like watching these guys mature and move forward. Fantastic voyage, Fleet!

[@cindybaxter5310]

I am a 55 yr old and even I adore this band. Very talented young men.

[@ceilsmull5139]

Thank our Lord for letting me discover them....love them...I turn 71 at the end of July....think I will binge-listen...'cause I am a Rock Believer

[@melhynes9999]

Just discovered this band today and I'm in love already👌

[@lisacapuano587]

Kudos to the parents that raised their children in a home filled with music and literature!

[@Nani_otaku1]

“It gets cold!”

[@esizzle7]

I watch this interview like once a week. The Kiszka twins are such refreshing people.

[@honeybadgerstudios21]

Why does josh sometimes sound like he's from Britain and other times sounds like he grew up in the Midwest?

[@deanbriss10]

He's channeling (obvious hero) Robert Plant.

[@ryanw9167]

Because he is from Michigan.. A lot of people from north Michigan have an accent similar to Canadians because they are so close to Canada..

[@honeybadgerstudios21]

Ryan W he's not from northern Michigan, I live in northern Michigan in the up, people don't really sound like that, he's from frankenmuth which is where I grew up, near flint its defiantly lower mid Michigan

[@ryanw9167]

Matthew Phillip Prater oh ok my bad, I knew it was some kind of Michigan accent because my friend had family from up there and they kind of had a Canadian sounding accent..

[@sreneethomas]

Can we talk about the prevalent intelligence at such a young age, add in amazing talent....who cares about an accent?!

[@empirestatelvr3694]

Excellent band. Regardless of their Led Zeppelin sensibilities. They still posess a strong blues infusion of true talent. Good stuff

[@KatieCatWalker]

They also pull from Heart, ACDC, Rush, and so forth because they grew up on that kind of music as well as others. Also that is his voice and he so he isn't mimicking Plant. If you will listen you can hear Barry Gibb and the lead singer from Rush. It's an unique voice and I think we should all just be grateful this music is back!

[@michaelbullaro]

@@KatieCatWalker Geddy Lee from Rush!! I said the same. And Rodney James Dio influence too. And I am digging it all

[@dawnhaley6954]

Oh, to be younger!!! These guys are adorable...very talented! Xoxo😘

[@vincegedeon6583]

these kids are amazing band

[@rabbit0877]

Jake’s cheekbones speak louder than he does...

[@joymunson6867]

Saw these guys in concert in Rochester NY in May 2019 - each of them gives 200%! So you get 800% when you see them - fantastic!!

[@KM-ns1bm]

So excited for this band and the return of dirty, bluesy rock. The best new music out there since the "grunge"/ Seattle movement. So young-thanks to their parents for exposing them to the greats (just assuming, have not yet watched their rise/ story. Jack White's ]111 man records would be a great label/ collaboration ..

[@sarahschmidt4217]

Ok but why are they both my dream guys wtf why I can’t find any guy like this except for them

[@kati1017]

I agree! Where are cool classy men like them?!

[@jamesgregory2197]

THESE GUYS ARE A FAIRLY NEW GROUP WITH SOME WONDERFUL TALENT. WHAT A BREATH OF FRESH AIR. THEY REMIND ME OF SO MUCH OF THE ROCK I GREW UP ON LIKE FROM AROUND 68 TO 79 ERA. DAMN IF I DONT GET THE GOOSEBUMPS WICKED. ESPECIALLY WITH THAT HIGHWAY NUMBER. WISHING YOU GUYS THE VERY BEST, SEEM LIKE A REAL NICE BUNCH OF NICE GUYS.

[@kathyguerndt2795]

Such a great Interview . .Love learning about all their musical background when they got started

[@hoodone1000]

Josh is wonderfully awkward and funny and mesmerizing

[@marc8828]

I love them.

[@pmc1649]

Great Band + Cool Dudes = Very Refreshing

[@peacebwithu97]

I'm SO GLAD I took the time to watch some interviews w/these guys. It's so cool to see that someone else (Josh) knows as much about music as I do! That hasn't happened to me in years.

[@kelloggdodo5677]

and yes i did know we needed another great rock band

[@pearlnova8891]

I absolutely love this band. So much talent, and I am happy for them, their style is awesome. Keep on doing what you do!!! A Mom in California

[@cloud9847]

I just found out about these guys...like yesterday. It was a huge ass rock I was living under, don't ask. I'm stoked to see them come up and would love a bluesy zeppeliny feel to vibe to.

[@rayoloco5000]

Robert Plant and the singer's mother need to have a talk...

[@APRIL916]

Ha! Took me a second to get that 😂😛

[@cjm-jr9xk]

I think they already had one on Valentines Day

[@vincegedeon6583]

i love these kids so happy for them they are so mature for there ages crazy

[@theresaheyer537]

root music....i hear Native American root music....must be Josh and his flawless angelically clear vocals...love the passion guys!

[@iluvpepi]

I love these young dudes. ❤️

[@steveclark5016]

They actually come up with riffs , What a concept, real musician's.

[@wildonion3479]

they are so incredible

[@robinshort1025]

Greta Van Fleet: If you like their sound good. If you don't, don't listen. Just that simple. Everyone borrows from someone else. There's no truer fact than that of Led Zeppelin. Sometimes its just good to enjoy the music with out being a stuffy critic.

[@erikwantuck2831]

Led Zeppelin basically stole most of their songs on the first two albums that they put out. A band called spirit put on a song called Taurus. The beginning of stairway is more for note and the same time signature as 'Tauras'. Robert had been at a couple of shows of spirits. Jimmy Page told Robert Plant that he should have changed the lyrics at least of the songs that they so-called borrowed from these great Blues players. I do still love Led Zeppelin but I don't have the same respect as I did prior to hearing these facts.

[@SyMpHOny893]

the smashing pumpkins are influenced by zeppelin and sound nothing like zeppelin OR gvf. literally SO many rock bands under various sub genres are inspired by them. who the hell isnt inspired be the best of the best! you’re spot on

[@wurmkoyote4826]

One of the best bands ever

[@chilcootsam]

one of the better interviews, great Q and A

[@frankdimarco5319]

Who ever has a problem with this band is completely out of their mind and knows nothing about music . So fresh and such well rounded musicians with amazing influences. And so what if his voice sounds familiar so what. Led Zeppelin is not playing any new shows anytime soon . So enjoy GVF .

[@1earthaura]

They are so damn beautiful, and I love how they talk.

[@hekate7063]

Jesus its the way he sings gesticulates and speaks this human is so magestic im dying I cant even place the pubctuation in this phrase because of my excitement

[@22dreams36]

Jake is just too handsome

[@aprildemers9037]

These guys are totally brilliant! So very entertaining!! 2 thumbs up!♡

[@shelleycaddenhead5176]

Hi Boys! I am a almost 52year old HugeFan of You! So I grew up in the 80's, class of '88 !! I may just another comment you'll probably never see but if You can pass this to the band for Me......please tell them what they already know that they are incredible and inspirational. The music brings out many emotions good and sad but they never seem to fail me when it comes to being amazing, a future legendary band to sit alongside the rest of the legends once lived. I'm so proud of ya'll and we're not even related but we are human. Your so lucky and I hope thru it all You accomplish all You desire but never lose sight of yourselves or where You come from. May You live humble and save souls w your talent. What an accomplishment to always be proud of, good for You! I live in Payson Az. My Ass on Chris age 21 introduced Greta too me and I am grateful forever. We hope$ to see You n Feb in Vegas. On a Single moms budget so this Wish is on my To Do Bucket List Officially right now. Keep it real and always be You. money or not. Your admired more than you know, can You feel my Love? Lol! Peace Out. Love BiggestMom Fan. SHELLEY CADDENHEAD

[@shelleycaddenhead5176]

Mistake in paragraph the dam word not suppose to say ass at all. Whoops so sorry

[@Caeljharden]

Josh is so gotdamn beautiful. I have no fvcking idea what he said while he was talking because I was too busy staring at that gorgeous man. 😍🥰

[@beeonthyme5760]

I'm looking forward to the time when other members of the band, step forward and sing just like the Beatles, where each member was able to be part of the singing because I'm pretty sure the rest of them can sing

[@CarolsVideos]

I feel like they might request to not bring up Robert Plant in interviews because that will be the only thing the interviews will be about from thereon after. That's all anyone ever says online. but it's obvious they want to be known as themselves, which is why they don't want to bring it up. Zepplin was so much heavier, such a NEW incredibly different "Devil music" at the time, where as what these guys play and sing can be played in an elevator or as background music in a grocery store as it can appeal to just about anyone. They ARE different. They are a rock group in this day and age. They are both just powerful singers, that's what they have in common. Plant was so much more lower in his songs and steady beautiful flow. Josh has more of a gurgle sound but in a good way? Lol.

[@peaceonearth351]

Lol. Stay away from the "devil music." It's true though, a lot of bands loved to play into that platform. I was actually scared to listen to "Burn in Hell" from Twisted Sister. I love to listen to it today, though.

[@DrAwesome2570]

4:35 Jake's like "oh they like Howlin Wolf huh. well lets how they feel when I​ pull out a little LIGHTNING HOPKINS!

[@genevawelsh9133]

When you think rock artists you think they are only rock listeners or influenced. I love how it's a bit of a mix of blues,rock,and classical inspirations is what influenced their music. They could even be listed as indie rock cause they have that variety that they don't have a certain label

[@muricagonewild2891]

They are amazing!

[@alikat1053]

Love these guys! I hope they do something in Michigan with KID ROCK!!! TELL ME YES!

[@MNRQuick]

Wow Joshs looks have changed since then. He looks so good here.

[@joannthompson9888]

I totally love how they got there name!!

[@makenzieking1304]

Authentic theft - a concept I learned in architecture school. Creatives are ALL pulling from somewhere, NOTHING is truly unique as we are all inspired by something that came before us. It’s a beautiful thing, and we are surrounded by it every single second of every single day. These guys are no “rip off”… they have a rad sound and they’re fucking crushing it. They’re so refreshing in this age of auto tune and garbage.

[@mirandacoello2803]

they are sooo hot🔥

[@tonieargle2614]

Love these guys!

[@bevtrader348]

Smart guys and know music for sure and write some great songs.

[@AM-hm5eq]

Oh hell yea, someday please visit Seattle, WA.

[@7slevin742]

On the way stop by Denver.

[@destructor.93]

A M They were just at The Paramount on the 9th and 10th! Did you get to see them?

[@ranchdubois1345]

Just noticed Josh says “ye know” a lot 😂

[@toddragatz5289]

You guys are awesome. I heard you say your dad plays harmonica, ask him about the real Godfather of rock n roll, Mr. Jimmy Reed.

[@Free-flyBE]

write songs anytime..that's what Barry Gibb said & yes; I love Zepp & BG's:)

[@dommrav97]

No one: Literally no one: Greta Van Fleet: wE'Re FrOm MiChiGaN

[@loriholman6125]

💕You guys are so good I don't even you know how good you are...🎵Please stay true to yourself🎵...And do anything STUPID!!! YOU MAKE THIS OLD HIPPIE HAPPY❣❣❣ TAKE CARE OF ONE ANOTHER💞💖💞

[@dikhed1983]

That's so cute that Jake plays guitar in his sleep ^_^

[@thecommonsensecapricorn]

Damn I love how the dude talks like an old man lol, kinda refreshing

[@IluvGVF]

“We ChOp woOd Up tHerE iT geTs cOld”😂 I love my boy josh

[@nathancarrender3100]

“Uh yeah it gets cold!”😂

[@theresaheyer537]

magic carpet ride !!!enjoy the ride the journey.....it's the best!!!!you're the best!!!Wicked Picket

[@katiekrall2020]

"It gets cold!"

[@jennyscears9905]

Yes! Howling Wolf!

[@edmuniz52]

They should work on more multi harmonies for the next album.

[@shelleycaddenhead5176]

Thank you

[@giseleteixeira6954]

I Love Jake

[@dianetrusley3167]

I think they sound more like Alan Parsons Band than Zeppelin. Love them either way!

[@lindahandley5267]

How talented can you be? Very nice kids.

[@powermetal26]

Josh and Jake are Identical Twins

[@deniceleon6436]

Ocean Master i know haha!! thought it was jake and sam who were identical for a little bit

[@dikhed1983]

Twins, but not identical. Their noses, mouths and eyes are slightly different.

[@powermetal26]

That's the odd thing..........they claim to be identical twins and not fraternal

[@dikhed1983]

@@powermetal26 I guess you could call them identical? Even the most similar looking twins have different irises, so no one is exactly alike, yet we still use the term 'identical twins'. But their face shapes are pretty different and Josh's nose is wider and goes off centre a bit. Maybe they still qualify as identical, but even with similar haircuts and clothing you can tell them apart.

[@keepinitkawaii]

@@dikhed1983 being identical twins doesn't necessarily mean they're going to look like clones. All it means was that the sperm fertilized one egg that spilt into two vs two separate eggs becoming fertilized (fraternal)

[@gantz1978]

Did you know that "Kiszka" is a Polish word? It is pronounced like "keeshkah" (the "h" is silent) and it means: either "bummer" (like in "that's a bummer") or a colloquial way of saying "intestine", “gut” or even "blood sausage".

[@mm0901]

I couldn't figure out who the lead singer sounds like but I think it's Adam Sandler😂

[@joebob344]

I was just thinking the same thing. I was like I know that talking voice but who is it? Adam Sandler! Thanks for clearing that up for me. It was driving me crazy. Lol

[@mm0901]

Joe bob haha, glad I could help!😂

[@xjulitox]

Steve-O

[@TheDiamondsions]

i disagree, i listened to alot of zeppelin and these guys have been inspired by them but not dead on copied them.

[@Miracx3]

LOLOLOL

[@MyDyerMaker]

It appears these brothers get along better than the Robinson brothers, so they should be good for awhile. And I don't see them as a Zeppelin clone. You 're ignorant of American music or are just jealous of their talent if you do. The singer hits high notes like Plant, but so what. Lots of rock singers have.

[@okal3xis]

"yA we cHOp W00d UP in TheRE It geTS cOLD"

[@ElleHartStrings]

Anyone else notice that Jake has a pretty gnarly scar on his left forearm

[@SuperLuckao]

pretty intelligent, spunky AND talented..whoa!

[@jnixa1010]

Josh, stay away from smoking. It'll kill that wonderful instrument

[@nanvolentine9110]

They both smoke.

[@AnmolSingh-dh3hq]

Nan volentine do they actually

[@averyroth9367]

Anmol Singh yeah (not sure if it’s tobacco or mary jane) the boys can be caught with pipe in mouth on instagram

[@hedje1234]

Avery Roth they also both smoke cigs!! actually a lot of pictures of them smoking cigarettes

[@CarolsVideos]

3:00 maybe slip a guitar under his hands when he's sleeping and you might get a new song lawllawllawl

[@johnedwardjones999]

Seems preordained. So good already.

[@official_veronica]

oh Jake

[@sewaramsingh2713]

kundli bhagha

[@robertkeenan7210]

SIMPLY PUT GRETTA VAN FLEET ROCKS DOWN THE HOUSE!!!! Turn up the volume and just ROCK OUT GUYS!!!!!

[@Cheekyxoxo]

This haircut on Josh is just *chef’s kiss*

[@orley104]

Wonder when Josh is going to produce and direct a video. When The Curtain Falls is a tough act to follow. Slightly mismatch subjects, film and song wize, but brilliant anyway! How do yo do that, and cream it? Got to be an all time great vid? eh?

[@chrishellams1755]

They seem nice And there funny 2

[@haley7312]

YEAH,it gets COLD!

[@amye5561]

what r we doing fazer effects

[@gubugs778]

1:10 "what we are doing? phaser effects?" hahahahahahahahaha

[@antoniovazquez6478]

they are it the new IT